A different group of mementos spring from nature and therefore to me do not qualify as artifacts. In this group are pressed flowers. The memory of an event is encapsulated in the petals of a rose or the now withered blossoms of the once glorious corsage or bouquet. Flowers that mark our important social events are preserved for decades as a personal memento to be shared and presented for understanding to the next generation. Sometimes the flowers are not from a formal event but rather from a pure spontaneous moment - like wildflowers picked on a quiet walk outside or from the yard. The photo in today's post shows coasters displaying one such spontaneous gift from a young family member. These thoughts today also bring to mind the smell of honeysuckles that graced the metal fences of my childhood playgrounds and which blossomed again recently in a nearby park. These mementos not artifacts bring to mind the perpetual value of spring and summer to refresh and revitalize our hearts. Pressed flowers are joyous mementos of life and love.
Find some special examples of the craft at these links http://www.preservedgardens.com/how-to-press.htm and http://www.pressedflowerartist.com/aspenleaf.htm.
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